# UK Radio Stations > FM AM UK Radio Stations Live Player - British Online Radio App Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vbapps.ukradiostations](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vbapps.ukradiostations) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.vbapps.ukradiostations` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** VBApps-Radios - **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO - **Downloads:** 75,078 - **Rating:** 4.45 / 5 (1,176 ratings) - **Version:** 4.8 - **Last updated:** 2025-10-27 - **First published:** 2018-12-23 - **Publisher country:** GB - **Size:** 26 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-16 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vbapps.ukradiostations) - **Website:** [http://vbckyapps.com/](http://vbckyapps.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [http://vbckyapps.com/privacy-policy/uk-radio.html](http://vbckyapps.com/privacy-policy/uk-radio.html) ## Description UK Radio Stations brings the biggest collection of free British radio to your browser. Stream popular national stations like BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, Classic FM, Capital, Absolute Radio, Virgin Radio and many local UK stations live — all for free. The extension is ideal for listeners who want instant access to UK music, news, talk and sports radio from any device with internet access. Features include saving favourite stations, a fast station search, sleep timer and alarm functions, and both national and local coverage across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. If you need a station added or spot an issue, contact info@vbckyapps.com. Note: an internet connection is required and some streams may be temporarily offline. ## Rankings - #251,918 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `com.vbapps.ukradiostations.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.vbapps.ukradiostations.permission.C2D_MESSAGE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary Users appreciate the wide variety of UK radio stations and user-friendly interface with good audio quality. However, multiple reviews report connectivity problems like stations not loading or frequent disconnections. Crashes and missing stations, notably BBC channels and local stations, are common complaints. The app lacks some requested features such as offline listening, dark mode, and integration with Android Auto. While customer support is praised, intrusive ads reduce enjoyment. Overall, the app is reliable for many but has consistent issues with connectivity and station availability affecting user experience. ### Pros - Wide range and great selection of UK radio stations including local and national ones. - User-friendly and easy to use interface with intuitive navigation. - Good audio quality with clear and crisp sound. - Reliable performance for the majority of users with smooth streaming once connected. - Responsive customer service that addresses station issues promptly. ### Cons - Frequent connectivity issues causing stations to not load or frequent disconnections especially when moving or switching networks. - Crashes or app failing to open selected radio stations at times. - Missing some key stations, especially certain BBC channels and local stations. - Lack of features like dark mode, offline listening, and integration with Android Auto or Alexa. - Annoying advertisements that detract from user experience. ## Similar extensions and apps - [UK FM Radio Stations - Live](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.radios.ukfmapp) — 159 users - [UK Radio - English FM AM Music](https://chrome-stats.com/d/apps.pandoutah.radio.uk) — 153,774 users, 4.51 / 5 - [Radio UK - Online FM Radio](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.app.radioukamd) — 45 users - [Internet Radio Player UK](https://chrome-stats.com/d/moldesbrothers.miradiouk) — 14,822 users, 5.00 / 5 - [UK Radio - Online fm radio](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.radiouk.liveradiouk.ukfm) — 4,757 users, 5.00 / 5 - [UK Radio Stations - AM FM](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.radiosasaki.uk) — 19,496 users - [UK Radio Live – Free FM](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.masterradio.radiouk.online) — 226 users - [UK Radio FM Live](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.maxapps.ukradio) — 68 users - [Radio UK – Live FM Stations](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ukradiostationsapp.radioukfree) — 876 users - [UK Radio App Stations FM Radio](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.radiosamfmunitedkingdom.radiosukonline) — 94 users - [Radio UK - Radio FM Online](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.worldradios.uk) — 42,875 users, 4.75 / 5 - [Radio UK: Online Radio](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.radiocolors.uk) — 31,942 users, 4.83 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vbapps.ukradiostations)